Set at 37 Derby Street, Kew, this substantial period residence combines character, modern comfort and exceptional versatility in one of Kew's most convenient lifestyle locations.
Filled with natural light, the main residence offers four bedrooms, or three bedrooms plus a home office or additional living room, together with multiple flexible living spaces for family life, entertaining or working from home. Three modern bathrooms, including two ensuites, complement a contemporary kitchen, while a wide Jetmaster fireplacebrings warmth and ambience through Melbourne's cooler months. Central heating and cooling throughout the main residence provides superb year-round comfort, while a balcony adds further appeal.
The rear garden is simple, spacious and elegant, with room for children's play, entertaining, sport, gardening or further landscaping. A beautifully maintained front garden and winding path lead to a charming period-style independent retreat, ideal as a granny flat, teenage retreat, recording studio, guest accommodation or private workspace.
There is also off-street parking for up to three cars, a valuable feature in this tightly held part of Kew.
The location is exceptional. Kew Primary is an easy walk, while many of Melbourne's leading private schools are close by, including Trinity Grammar, Carey, MLC, Xavier, Ruyton and Genazzano.
Directly nearby is the new world-class $78.8 million Kew Recreation Centre, due to open in 2027, featuring a gym, indoor courts for basketball, badminton and netball, swimming facilities and hydrotherapy. Just across the street on foot via side entry, with main public entry from High Street, it places exceptional sporting and recreation facilities virtually on the doorstep. Kew's cafés, shops and restaurants are also close at hand, together with trams, the Yarra River, Studley Park, surrounding parklands and extensive walking and cycling trails.
Beyond its immediate lifestyle appeal, the property also offers significant long-term potential. It has no heritage overlay and was previously approved for a 14-apartment luxury development, offering the opportunity to enjoy the property today while preserving future development potential.
A rare combination of period character, substantial accommodation, independent living, expansive outdoor space, elite-school proximity and future potential, 37 Derby Street offers a Kew lifestyle that is hard to replicate.
And perhaps fittingly for 37 Derby Street, 3 plus 7 makes 10 a fitting 10 out of 10 for the astute buyer and lucky purchaser.
Highlights include:
* Substantial period home in a prime Kew position
* Four bedrooms, or three bedrooms plus office/additional living
* Multiple flexible living spaces
* Three modern bathrooms, including two ensuites
* Contemporary kitchen
* Wide Jetmaster fireplace
* Year-round comfort with central heating and cooling throughout the main residence, plus split-system air conditioning in the rear residence.
* Sun-filled interiors and balcony
* Independent period-style granny flat / teenage retreat
* Large, versatile rear garden
* Beautifully landscaped front garden
* Off-street parking for three cars
* Easy walk to Kew Primary
* Close to Trinity, Carey, MLC, Xavier, Ruyton and Genazzano
* Near the new $78.8 million Kew Recreation Centre, due to open in 2027
* Close to Kew shops, cafés, trams, Yarra River and Studley Park
* No heritage overlay
* Previously approved planning permit for 14 luxury apartments
* Strong owner-occupier, investment and future-development appeal
